by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Oct 16, 2012 | Picky Eating, School Age Kids, Strategies, Toddlers
Our family is in a huge transition right now. 11 weeks ago we moved in temporarily with my mother after selling our house before we could move into our new one. I knew there would probably be set backs in all areas of my 2 year old’s life. Our...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Oct 8, 2012 | Baby, Nutrition, School Age Kids, Starting Table Foods, Toddlers
Sugar. We know our kids shouldn’t have a lot of it. We know cookies, cake, and soda are loaded with it. If we only give our kids those high-sugar special foods in moderation, then we are moderating their sugar, right… Sadly, the answer is no! Many of the...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Sep 24, 2012 | Baby, Baby Won't Eat Solids, Feeding Milestones, Starting Table Foods, Strategies, Toddlers
This is part 2 of transitioning your baby to table foods, since I had so much to say on the subject! In the last post, I taught you how to start off with puffs and moving to soft cubed foods like bananas and cooked vegetables, if you missed it, check...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Aug 27, 2012 | Baby, Picky Eating, School Age Kids, Strategies, Toddlers
I am excited to announce that I am sharing my first guest post today, over at Playing With Words 365! This post is for anyone who is struggling with their kids variety of foods, but any parent can take away some great ideas. “Picky” eaters can be...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Aug 20, 2012 | Baby, Picky Eating, School Age Kids, Strategies, Toddlers
I have been meaning to write this post for a while now, in fact it was one of my first ideas. It has been on my mind because the language and environment we create around eating can significantly impact how our kids eat, for the good or for the bad. I hear...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Aug 13, 2012 | Baby, Feeding Milestones, Sensory Issues, Strategies, Toddlers
Learn how to teach baby to drink from a straw in minutes using one of three different tricks quickly and easily. Plus, discover the best straw sippy cup! Any parent with a baby or toddler knows that there are a multitude of sippy cups available to choose from....
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Jul 30, 2012 | Picky Eating, Recipes, School Age Kids, Starting Table Foods, Toddlers
I want to share a new recipe I tried and adapted for our family. As I have mentioned previously, I have been having some difficulty with my now 1 year old’s (Ahh, I can’t believe he’s one!) eating. Although, I haven’t had to deal with...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Jul 21, 2012 | Baby, Feeding Milestones, Picky Eating, Sensory Issues, Strategies, Toddlers
Can’t stand a messy baby? It can mean some more work, but it is worth it in more ways than you may think… Usually, when you first start feeding a baby cereal, they are fairly easy to keep clean, since they aren’t moving around too much. Over...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Jul 8, 2012 | Picky Eating, Recipes, School Age Kids, Toddlers
This is the second post in a regular series I have started, Picky Eater Tips. Click here, if you missed the first tip. Although this tip is great for “picky” eaters, all kids will enjoy it. Kids love to eat food on sticks! I have to admit, I enjoy it...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Jul 2, 2012 | Picky Eating, Recipes, School Age Kids, Starting Table Foods, Toddlers
Quiche is a perfect, light, summer dish that is very forgiving and versatile. I love to cook anything that requires you to throw everything into one pot or bowl and stir. Also, you can serve it up for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and it reheats well for...
